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congestion

M40M40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 12 July 2025. A40A40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound entry slip from the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ChichesterCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A285 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 12 July 2025. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A258and the A20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 12 July 2025.

incident

A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taff's Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Taffs Well : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 13/07/25-14/07/25 2100-0600 :, Start time: 13/07/2025 21:00 , End Date:14/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 7:53

no delay

M4M4 MaidenheadBroken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 WakefieldBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J40and J39 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M56M56 CheadleRoad WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 for A34. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 12 July 2025 to 14 July 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 August 2025 to 4 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:14 am. Alright folks, let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way home or wherever you're headed. In Shropshire, if you're thinking of taking the A49 at the Church Stretton junction, better think again as there's heavy traffic due to roadworks causing delays. Heading over to Worcestershire now, the A449 at Kidderminster is also experiencing delays, so you might want to consider an alternative route if you're planning to pass through there.And in Yorkshire, specifically at the A629 in Skipton, there's slow moving traffic, so be prepared for a slightly longer journey time.In the East Midlands, the A606 near to Melton Mowbray is dealing with some congestion, so take extra care if you're passing through that area.Over in Lancashire, the M65 near Blackburn is seeing delays due to an accident, so avoid that stretch if you can.And finally, in Herefordshire, the A465 around Hereford is also experiencing delays. So keep those eyes peeled and plan your journey accordingly.That's all for your traffic update today, safe travels everyone!


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